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Barcelona are one of the few teams who has had an impressive summer transfer window. The Catalan giants have brought in quality reinforcements for the 2018-19 season, and they aim at winning the UEFA Champions League at least, if not the other two domestic silverware.
The likes of Gomes, Paulinho and the all-time great Andres Iniesta have left the club in search of new challenges, and they all have ended up in three different countries. Yerry Mina joined Gomes and they will be playing for Everton in the Premier League.
So it was necessary to bring in world-class players as the two very important players, Paulinho and Iniesta, left the club. Barcelona is lucky enough to get the perfect replacement for Paulinho, which is Arturo Vidal. However, the heir to Iniesta is still undecided, as both Coutinho and Arthur are talented footballers.
#4 Malcom
Malcom has been a sensation in France and the Brazilian has scored 12 goals with 7 assists to his name as well, in his last season for Bordeaux.
Malcom was a regular starter at Bordeaux and he possesses some immense shot power and pace when playing through the wings. He is a right winger and can probably be a tough competition for the World Cup winner Ousmane Dembele.
The attacking unit has insane depth and quality and Valverde will have a tough time choosing a front three or four for the knock out games.
The competition in Ligue 1 is levels below the likes of La Liga and PL, and therefore Malcom will have to prove his worth. He will certainly get chances, but not in big games anytime soon. A front three of Messi, Suarez and Dembele is the most likely.
Player Rating: 6/10
#3 Clément Lenglet
At just the age of 22, Lenglet has managed to win hearts of his former team fans. Sevilla had a majestic Champions League campaign last season, with some impressive games against top-tier teams. They thrashed Manchester United at Old Trafford in the Round of 16, only to get knocked out by Bayern Munich in the quarterfinals.
Sevilla played great football last season, and Lenglet has played a vital role in protecting the back line.
Lenglet is a promising defender who might play a huge part in the future for Barcelona. With the signings the board has made lately, it seems there certainly is life at Barca after the likes of Messi, Pique and Busquets retire.
Player rating: 7/10
#2 Arturo Vidal
Arturo Vidal was probably one of the most important players for Bayern Munich. The former Juventus player was signed as a replacement for Paulinho, as the Brazilian left for Guangzhou Evergrande this summer, after being a part of the Blaugrana family for just a season.
However, Vidal's experience and vital defending skills are pretty much better to that of Paulinho, as the Chilean has played top-flight football in Italy and Germany as well.
We all have witnessed how impressive Vidal is in the middle of the pitch, as he possesses incredible body power and has been a consistent performer for the German giants.
It remains to be seen how and where he will be deployed, as Barcelona have midfielders in abundance this season. Busquets could enjoy some time at the bench as the Chilean can take up the job of protecting the back line.
Player rating: 9/10
#1 Arthur Melo
A midfielder with incredible passing abilities and skills, Arthur Melo is the exact type of midfielder the Catalans were looking for. The playmaker left Gremio for the reigning La Liga champions a month ago, with Barcelona paying €31m with €9m in variables to obtain the services of the Brazilian youngster.
Arthur Melo, 22, is supposed to be the successor for Iniesta, and his skills and tricks match quite a bit to the Barcelona legend. Melo will bring in much more stability the squad, and his decent playmaking and dribbling skills will come very much handy for the Blaugrana.
He shows confidence and belief in his abilities, and his pre-season games were certainly a good show from the 22-year-old. He is one for the future, certainly.
Player rating: 8/10
